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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

First Trimester- The Vital Beggining

Hi all. It's been a while since I last posted on my blog. About a month or so, apologies. Life's got me all around the world but here. So, anyway, today I'll be writing up briefly on the 1st trimester of pregnancy (just because a lot of people around me are, will and have been giving birth , also I might join them for another round or two...InsyaAllah).

If you're pregnant , congratulations! The first trimester refers to the first three months of pregnancy, in these early stages, pregnant women usually experience some discomfort which differs between individuals , at least there's a sign you've conceived. Some may not experience it , but for those who do, there's always a blessing in disguise. As the first trimester is the most vital time we should nourish ourselves as this is the time the baby inside us are in the need for most nutrition to build a strong and healthy body.

Signs of a possible pregnancy

Missed period

Nausea & vomiting , morning sickness

Changes in libido

Breast tenderness/soreness

Frequent urination

Strange cravings / changes in appetite

Fatigue

Abdominal cramps

Skin changes, skin sensitivity & appearance of stretch marks

Enlarged abdomen

Positive urinal home pregnancy test

Detected fetal heartbeat with ultrasound

What should you do next?

Well, I suggest a visit to your practitioner to confirm the possibilities(especially if this is your first), however in some cases , some individuals delays a visit to the doctor due to many factors. I think it's okay to delay until up to 2-3 months of pregnancy, just make sure that you take precautions & eat well to ensure a healthy pregnancy. I'm not asking you to delay your check up, if you have the time please go as soon as possible.

Avoid alcohol , drugs(aspirin may harm your pregnancy, if you're on drugs please seek medical advice & inform about your pregnancy) and cigarettes, don't smoke and please be absent from places where there are smokers. Even the smoke is highly toxic.

Eat high-protein & high-carbohydrate foods(remember, pregnancy is the wrong time to be worrying on weight gain). Take more potatoes, brown rice & cheese.

Take naps if you feel tired.

Exercise moderately, be careful not to get overheated.

Read up on some pregnancy books for useful tips & preparations.

You can now start planning on where to give birth and go shop baby stuff.

For the spouses, as this is the time your wives undergo some emotional imbalances, hormonal and body changes, your support and encouragement would be most appreciated. House chores may be delayed, so held a hand in the weekends if not on the weekdays.

3 comments:

Don't forget, too much iron can end up blocking calcium. And its best to opt for complex carbohydrates rather than simple ones. Increasing magnesium intake would be vital too since most people are magnesium deficient to begin with! Here's a link (hopefully you'll find it interesting/useful):-

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